If you enjoyed American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing on Netflix

Well, I should say enjoyed because it really wasn’t enjoyable. But I thought it would be interesting to return to how many of us experienced the night of the murder, carjacking, manhunt, shootout: on Twitter, with the live coverage on, texting and Tweeting everyone we know. It was the wildest night of my life where I never left my couch.

These are my tweets, based on a Twitter search. They are in reverse order and I’m not 100% sure they are completely in the right order, as some of it doesn’t make sense.. but that night didn’t make any sense.

Apr 19, 2013

Love the people lining the street to applaud the police. Love this town. #BostonStrong

Apr 19, 2013

RT @Boston_Police: Mayor Menino: “I’ve never loved this city & its people more. Nothing can defeat the heart of this city. Nothing”

Apr 19, 2013

“It’s a proud day to be a Boston Police Officer” – one scanner item I feel absolutely great about tweeting. #BostonStrong

Apr 19, 2013

RT

@GEORAY1216

: Thank you.

@Boston_Police

@MassStatePolice

@FBIBoston

@BostonFire

@BOSTON_EMS

@EdDavis3

#BOSTONSTRONG

Apr 19, 2013

BPD BPD BPD RT

@RichelleSue

: USA! USA! USA! USA!

Apr 19, 2013

Can we get that aunt back on?

Apr 19, 2013

Replying to

@Mike_Occasional

@Mike_Occasional no, but it’ll be a federal case without a doubt #Watertown

Apr 19, 2013

RT

@GlobeEricWilbur: Gonna allow 10 minutes, then freak out about the New Bedford kids and how many more there might be.

Apr 19, 2013

Outstanding work all law enforcement. Huge win.. HUGE

Apr 19, 2013

In custody… alive?

Apr 19, 2013

wow.. that was crazy RT

@ScottIsaacs: Amazing cell phone video of the most recent shootout in Watertown airing right now

Apr 19, 2013

What is the deal with the New Bedford (pronounced Bedfuhd) arrests?

Did they just say ‘if you haven’t been following for some reason’ on chan 5? awesome.

Apr 19, 2013

Replying to

@CynfullyScented @2SlenderizeMe right! and if I could get it to load, I would do that too!

Apr 19, 2013

RT

@BREAKlNG: How many people are watching the #manhunt live AND following it on Twitter at the same time? RT if you are.

Apr 19, 2013

I could have gone my whole life without knowing what a flashbang is.

Apr 19, 2013

jealous. Napped for 1/2 hour RT

@starr88: Pretty happy I took a long nap this afternoon. Feel rested for what could be a long night’s watch.

Apr 19, 2013

RT

@amydeveau: No one in Boston wishing they had guns. EVERYONE in Boston wishing they had more booze. America should take note.

Apr 19, 2013

RT

@MikeColeNESN: Movement in the boat.

Apr 19, 2013

yes RT @carlycarioli: My twitter feed is unanimous: everyone wants to see him alive. Agree?

Apr 19, 2013

Not too pleased with my friend who posted the morgue photo of suspect 1 on Facebook. I did not need that shock.

Apr 19, 2013

Everyone near Arsenal & Dexter: stay safe. Good luck police, etc.

Apr 19, 2013

Affleck is probably already casting the movie..

Apr 19, 2013

Did they know he was there all along? How could they not look in the boat all day?

Apr 19, 2013

No doubt RT

@pattonoswalt

: This being Boston, SOMEONE named “Sully” will have a hand in catching this shitbird.

Apr 19, 2013

I still want him alive, but this has to end. #BostonStrong

Apr 19, 2013

Replying to

@jcasagr

@jcasagr

@HunterFelt

don’t forget stealing a couple cars..

Apr 19, 2013

Did she miss the part where he DID do some other horrible stuff? #aunt

Apr 19, 2013

Replying to

@chestnuthell

@chestnuthell

yeah, she is what my mother would call a ‘pip’

Apr 19, 2013

Replying to

@chestnuthell

@chestnuthell

an aunt

Apr 19, 2013

It feels as if all the ‘breaking news’ is about 8 hours old. How could one 19 year elude this many people? #BostonStrong

Apr 19, 2013

Knowledgeable of, yet distant fr suspects, entertaining and horrifying at once. RT

@Brian_Hennessy: Uncle Ruslan is pretty awesome.

Apr 19, 2013

ditto. RT

@michaelFhurley: Glad they took the scanner offline. I knew I shouldn’t be listening but couldn’t help myself.

Apr 19, 2013

Retweeting myself from about 6 hours ago, but still true! RT

@SnarkInfested: Take him alive. We want answers.

Apr 19, 2013

do we want to watch this on live tv? I’m scared.

Apr 19, 2013

Willow Park..

Apr 19, 2013

RT

@JonCouture

: Scanner: Chasing a man with a black hoodie …

Apr 19, 2013

I’m not sure I can really process the magnitude of what is happening. #BostonStrong

Apr 19, 2013

RT

@sonsofsamhorn : Unreal about the taxis and the MBTA. The city is basically immobilized.

Apr 19, 2013

or alcohol?? RT @starr88: Not too early for chocolate, folks.

Apr 19, 2013

RT @WesleyLowery : This is huge. Officials saying that those at train/bus stations to go home. Active lockdown in much of Greater Boston

Apr 19, 2013

All of Boston should also stay inside.

Apr 19, 2013

RT @WBUR : Gov. Patrick briefing upcoming: Watch: http://wbur.fm/XUlW1v , listen: http://wbur.fm/FPqGMzApr 19, 2013

Over 9000 police, etc involved in search. wow.

Apr 19, 2013

Is it wrong to laugh at email from co-worker saying he’s not coming in due to crazy person?Apr 19, 2013

amen RT @rseanlindsay : Grateful for all of those risking their lives to keep us safe this morning

Apr 19, 2013

The Mercedes carjacking seems like 3 days ago. Crazy, crazy night…

Apr 19, 2013

Good morning everyone who hasn’t been following this all night..

Apr 19, 2013

Trying to listen to scanner, read twitter, watch tv and text w/ my sister (we grew up 10 min fr this place in Watertown)…And I’m losing it

Apr 19, 2013

Right? RT @unexpectedbass: This has been said about five dozen times, but man, if this isn’t related to Monday, then I just…

Apr 19, 2013

Retreat?

Apr 19, 2013

Replying to

@RSN80

there will be no sleep until this is over

Apr 19, 2013

Is this really happening?

Apr 19, 2013

Replying to

@eladyland

@eladyland right? Are people just freaking out or is this thunder dome? Of courseI just heard the word grenade on the scanner, so..

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Apr 19, 2013

Replying to

@b_bas

http://broadcastify.com/listen/feed/6254/web

Having heard a police officer was shot, the T was shut down and some sort of manhunt underway. The night was just beginning…

Apr 19, 2013

I just can’t… Stay safe, Cambridge. #wtf

The night began with the FBI press conference which would show us for the first time photographs of the suspects:

Apr 18, 2013

FBI and the art of building suspense…. #waiting

 

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